Gale Watch for Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What you need to know
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- Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm, Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm, Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm, Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet. For the Gale Watch, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 10:01AM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 10:01AM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 10:01AM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 10:01AM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 8:24AM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 8:24AM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 8:24AM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 11 at 8:24AM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 10 at 8:24PM PST until November 13 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Gale Watch issued November 10 at 8:24PM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Eureka CA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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